These files represent updated code that you may store on your LSI Logic host adapter using one of the methods described in the next sections.

3.3Update the FC Firmware

The process of updating the FC firmware varies slightly, depending on the operating system.

3.3.1GUI Update Tool for Windows and Linux Platforms

With the MyStorage™ management software installed on either Windows or Linux operating systems, you can use the MyStorage software to

update LSI Logic host adapters with new firmware Section( 3.2, “Download New FC Firmware”). The CD-ROM media distributed with many LSI Logic host adapter kits contains the MyStorage software; alternatively, users can download the MyStorage software from the LSI Logic web site (www.lsilogic.com).

Refer to LSI Logic MyStorage Management Software User’s Guide for detailed usage instructions.

3.3.2Command Line Update Tool for Solaris, Linux, and Windows

LSI Logic provides a FC Flash command line utility called LSIUtil to update LSI Logic host adapters with new firmware (Section 3.2). The software is available for the Windows, Linux, and Solaris operating systems. This section provides the procedure for operating this program.

Note: The LSIUtil program will not operate properly unless an

LSI Logic OS driver is also installed.

Running the LSIUtil Program – The LSIUtil program may be used to update the LSI Logic FC firmware of any 2 Gbit/s host adapter. Locate and copy the LSIUtil.exe program and the FC929X.ROM code files to a directory on your hard drive. To update the firmware, complete the following steps:

Step 1. Ensure that the host adapter is properly installed in the system PCI/PCI-X or PCI Express slot.

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